The Great Southern Rail Trail in South Gippsland is set to be extended after receiving a $500,000 grant from the Victorian Government.
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Recall: Bike baby seat flaw
Decathlon has recalled its Baby Seat 100 B-CLIP Bicycle Baby Carrier.
Changes at Walmer Street Bridge
The construction project adjacent to the Walmer Street Bridge in Abbotsford will make temporary alterations to bike and pedestrian movement.
Pedalling to a better normal: a plan to ride out of COVID-19
A $904 million bike riding stimulus package would use pedal power to safeguard our health, create jobs and improve the spending power of Australians.
Seat clamp defect triggers Avanti recall
A product recall has been issued for Corsa and Giro models of Avanti bikes due to a potential defect in the frame seat clamp bolts.
Meet our volunteers
To help celebrate National Volunteer Week 2020, we thought we'd help you get to know some of our volunteers with a bit of Q&A.
Eastern suburbs rail trail investigations begin
Work is underway on the feasibility planning for the proposed new bike route from Box Hill through to Hawthorn.
Riding to school – give it a go!
Have you or your children ever thought about riding a bike to school? Now is the perfect time to give it a go as we come out of coronavirus restrictions.
Italy funds recovery by bike
Italians who buy a new bicycle can get up to 500 euros from government as part of a 55-billion-euro stimulus package for Italy's virus-stricken economy.
Huntingfield plan misses bike connections
The Tasmanian Government has released a draft master plan for a major new residential development in Huntingfield in the state’s south and is calling for public feedback, including on active transport connections, before 26 June.
Motorcycles get their marching orders
The City of Melbourne will this month take the first tentative steps to rid its footpaths of the scourge of parked motorcycles.
New Federation Trail detour at Fogarty Avenue
The removal of the Muir Street overpass across the Westgate Freeway this weekend will necessitate a change in the current detour for the Federation Trail.
Construction activity along Hallam ByPass Trail
Riders should be alert to construction activities along the trail starting next week and continuing until late September.
The shock of the quiet
Without the incessant thrum of motors, wheels and exhausts, our world is revealing a soundscape that has been hidden from us since the advent of motordom.
Changes to Flinders Street
Major changes are being made to the Flinders Street/Swanston Street intersection, however the busy Swanston Street bike lanes will operate as usual.
Bikes palmed off Yarra Trail
The move of a couple of stately palm trees will close a section of the Yarra Trail near the rowing sheds next week.
Siri might have the answer for driver distraction
A new study has confirmed the distractive power of touch screens, but has also shown that voice activated controls result in far less distraction.
Calls for upgrades to the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway
Bicycle Network is backing a proposal to add an extra bike lane to the Sydney Harbour Bridge to create more space for people who ride as lockdowns ease.
A Perth rider is going loopy for a good cause
City of Subiaco staff member and avid mountain bike rider Jamie Burton will ride a two kilometre loop in his local neighbourhood this Saturday... 250 times.
Tassie Bike News Bites
More undercover bike hoops in Hobart, a petition to close Pinnacle Rd regularly, new NW MTB track works begin, and bike stolen in Tassie found in Melbourne are some of the stories in this edition's Bike News Bites.
Keep riding through winter, it’s a breeze
With the boom in bike riding during our gorgeous crisp autumn days, there’s a danger that the first hint of a frosty morning will turn people away from their newfound passion for bikes, but with the right gear and knowledge winter riding's a breeze.
Has Victoria missed its big bike build chance?
The Victorian government has announced a $2.7 billion building fund to start stirring the state's economy, but missing in the mix is money for bike lanes.
Pop-up cycleways for central Sydney
More than 10 kilometres of pop-up bike lanes will be installed in the City of Sydney in the coming weeks as part of the NSW state government's plan to ease coronavirus restrictions.
Celebrating 30 great years
Here's the story of Bicycle Network volunteers Keith and Ray who have notched up 30 years in the blue polo shirt.
Life member and honour board inductees
Every year during National Volunteer Week, Bicycle Network inducts volunteers to our honour board and awards new life memberships. Here are 2020's recipients.
Bicycle Network: A history of volunteering
To kick off our National Volunteer Week celebrations we thought thought we'd go back to the start and look at Bicycle Network's history of volunteering.
Expanding trails in the Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills riders can get excited about two new bike trails endorsed by Mount Barker District Council earlier this month.
Show support for more space to ride in Moreland
You can contact Moreland councillors to show support for a plan to repurpose road space for riding and walking during COVID-19 restrictions.
Slow roll out of restrictions
There has been an easing of COVID-19 restrictions in some parts of Australia – but we have to hold off from going back to the big bunch.
Opinion: Build a path out of the crisis
Now's the time to build more places to ride to help people turn bike riding into a lifelong habit, writes Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards.
Covid count shows bikes are booming
Bike riders made up nearly half of all users on Hobart's recreational paths in a count done on 25 April to document the boom in riding during COVID-19 restrictions.
Pop-up bike lanes for Melbourne
City of Melbourne will be the first place in Australia to install pop-up bike lanes as a response to the increased number of bike riders during COVID-19.
Planning for United Energy Around the Bay and Great Vic continues
We've got some information about this year's United Energy Around the Bay and Great Vic Bike Ride.
Work starts on Edgars Road-M80 upgrade
Work is now underway on the next stage of the M80 Ring Road upgrade, and there will be impacts on the M80 Trail as works proceed over the next three years.
French to get bike repair cash
Tres bien – the French government is offering citizens $85 for bike servicing and repair. It's just one of many things being done to keep people riding.
Bridge lift to close trail
The construction of a new bike and pedestrian bridge on the Federation Trail over Leakes Road in Truganina will require a one day detour of the Trail.
Bike rider numbers continue to grow
The latest count of people riding during COVID-19 has confirmed what we've all been thinking – they're bursting at the seams and we need more space to ride.
Brisbane bike bridge plans go ahead
With public consultation complete, a business case will now be developed for the Kangaroo Point bike bridge, with state government committing $1.6m to the plan.
Smart works to stunt M7 riders
Works on the M4 Smart Motorway where it intersects with the M7 at Eastern Creek will cause changes to the M7 riding and walking trail from this weekend.
Redefining our relationship with riding
We chatted to four different people who've redefined their relationship with riding bikes since the COVID-19 lockdown. How have you redefined your relationship with riding?
E-bike tariffs confirmed
Australian e-bikes riders will have to cough up an estimated $2M a year extra due to a troublesome tariff on electric assisted bikes.
Bikes make humans better, just ask Steve Jobs
There's lots to learn from a 1973 study that Steve Jobs liked to quote, which placed humans on bikes the most efficient form of locomotion on the planet.
Security improvements along Southbank
The concrete security blocks at certain locations on Southbank Promenade will be removed starting next week as the City of Melbourne proceeds with replacements.
Security works at Southern Cross Station
The City of Melbourne starts work next Wednesday in the first of a series of security bollard installations in the Southern Cross Station precinct.
Tassie Bike News Bites
The Macquarie Point path will close for a couple of months as the Tasman Bridge paths re-open, Invermay road works close Forster St bike lanes, bushfire relief gloves on sale and Hobart pauses its Central Precincts Plan consultation.
Interruption to Capital City Trail
The water main project along Canning Street, North Carlton, moves across to the Capital City Trail next week, requiring a short detour for bikes.
Royal Park improvements soon
Work will start in the next month or so on landscape improvements in Royal Park that will improve the park environment, and also the experience for riders.
Melbourne and Sydney lose out on liveability
We've re-ranked the world's most liveable cities based on their responses to coronavirus. Melbourne and Sydney have dropped out of the top five.
Trail change at the Peppercorn Lawn
Bikes along the Yarra Trail near Princes Bridge will be impacted by a new worksite for Melbourne Metro Tunnel on the lawn next to the rowing sheds.
Bendigo’s first separated bike lane opens
Bendigo’s first separated on-road bike lane is now open for people who ride bikes.
More space to ride in NSW?
Pop-up bike lanes are on the drawing board in NSW with the state government looking to accommodate the increased interest in riding during COVID-19.
Detour if you ride on Clyde
People who ride on Clyde Road near Berwick station will encounter a small detour next week as preliminary work for removal of the level crossing is done.
Is your bike mechanic still working?
We will try to keep this page updated with which Tasmanian bike shops/mechanics are operating and if there are any alterations to hours.